ATS2224 - Italian intermediate 2

Overview

The unit will consist of two sections: Intermediate 2 Language (50%) and Culture (50%). Language: extend on language acquisition through the use of contemporary written, aural and audio-visual materials representing selected situations and registers, and aspects of Italian history and culture; consolidation and extension of grammatical knowledge and vocabulary at … For more content click the Read More button below. Culture: an introduction to key aspects of Italian history, society and culture with a focus on the Renaissance and the Enlightenment and their connections to the present. This unit will introduce you to the works of major Italian authors, artists and philosophers from the 15th to the 18th century.

The unit will consist of two sections: Intermediate 2 Language (50%) and Culture (50%).

Language: extend on language acquisition through the use of contemporary written, aural and audio-visual materials representing selected situations and registers, and aspects of Italian history and culture; consolidation and extension of grammatical knowledge and vocabulary at level A2/B1 of the European Language Framework;

Culture: an introduction to key aspects of Italian history, society and culture with a focus on the Renaissance and the Enlightenment and their connections to the present. This unit will introduce you to the works of major Italian authors, artists and philosophers from the 15th to the 18th century.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

SSB-01-PRATO-ON-BLK

Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Andrea Pagani

Dr Barbara Pezzotti

Unit Coordinator(s)

Andrea Pagani

Dr Barbara Pezzotti

Notes

If this is your language entry point, this unit requires a language entry level test.
This unit is taught either in intensive mode or across standard teaching periods. For intensive mode teaching dates, please refer to the non-standard dates website for the census date and information regarding financial penalties.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

communicate (listen, speak, read and write) competently on a range of topics relevant to Italian society;

extend, consolidate and utilise your knowledge of grammatical concepts and vocabulary with reasonable fluency in reading and writing;

use monolingual as well as bilingual dictionaries;

critically examine the cultural and artistic output and the endure legacy of the Italian Renaissance and the Enlightenment in the European contest.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - In class test/s

2 - Quiz/Quizzes

3 - Oral test/assessment

4 - Essay

5 - Quiz/Quizzes

6 - In class test/s

7 - In-class test

8 - Essay

9 - Oral Test/Assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

European languages (Italian studies)